GRAMMY® Award-Winning Pacifica Quartet to perform at Converse University September 28
September 23, 2026
Converse University will welcome the internationally acclaimed Pacifica Quartet to Daniel Recital Hall on Monday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. to launch the 2026–2027 season of the Carlos Moseley Series.
Praised by The Telegraph as “nothing short of phenomenal,” Pacifica Quartet has been recognized for its “remarkable expressive range and tonal beauty” (New York Times).
With a career spanning three decades, this multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning ensemble is recognized internationally for its virtuosity, adventurous programming and distinctive approach to the string-quartet repertoire. Pacifica Quartet has performed in many of the world’s leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Alice Tully Hall.
The event will also feature a special appearance from Converse College for Women’s Dean Chandra Owenby Hopkins as narrator.
The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series offers the Upstate community the experience of seeing world-renowned musicians perform in the intimate venue of Converse University’s Daniel Recital Hall. Founded by Carlos DuPré Moseley, the series has hosted a wide range of musical guests, including Yo Yo Ma and Marilyn Horne.
Tickets to this event include a post-concert champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception, where guests will have an opportunity to meet and talk with the performers. For tickets, purchase online or contact the Box Office at Converse by emailing [email protected] or calling 864.596.9018.
About Converse University
Founded in 1889 by citizens of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Converse University is a co-education liberal arts institution rooted in innovation and a strong commitment to community. Today, it encompasses five schools, including the Schools of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business and Data Science, the Arts, The Graduate School, and Converse College for Women. For more than 134 years, Converse has been empowering students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. Converse welcomes students seeking bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees to explore deep scholarship, transformative mentorship, experiential learning.
